Artist: Blake
Title: Rewrite
Genre(s): Pop, Synthpop, Tropical House, Dance
Length: 35:31
Writers: B.Williams
Producers: Blake, Steve Mac, Benny Blanco, Mattman & Robin, Teddy Geiger, Starsmith
Format(s): CD, Digital Download, Vinyl
Label: BW Music (Independent)
Singles Released: Who Do You Love Now? (Peak: #4), Apple (Peak: #1)

Rewrite is the debut solo studio album from American singer-songwriter Blake Williams. It was released on July 10th 2020 through BW Music, an independent imprint owned by Williams himself. Work began on the solo project as early as 2014, following the demise of Williams' pop group The Zone. The album was originally titled Speak My Mind and was slated for a 2015 release but was later changed to Rewrite after multiple delays and changes in labels and management team. Primarily a pop record, Rewrite incorporates elements of dance and house. The album was executive-produced by Williams with additional help Steve Mac and Benny Blanco, among others.

Originally planned for a 2015 release; Blake stayed with the group's label, Five Pesky Kids, as a solo artist alongside now ex-band members Chris Adams and Jason Ochoa. Liam Allen chose not to renew his contract and signed with Kaleidoscope Records. Blake continued to work under the label until late 2016, when Pesky looked over their budget for the upcoming year and decided to reshuffle artists. Williams, Adams and Ochoa were all dropped from the label with the latter two seemingly quitting music indefinitely. Blake scrapped all the material he had recorded during his time with the label and decided to fund his own music, choosing to release independently. He claims that he needed to "cleanse", "throw out everything" and "build from the ground up". Williams describes his relationship and time with Five Pesky Kids as a "f***ed up whirlwind". With his now ex-boyfriend co-owning the label and seeing the demise of his band and also the solo careers of the members, Williams no longer found anything positive in being with the major label.

In 2016, Blake showcased an acoustic version of the track "Sleepwalking" during an Instagram live stream video. It was partially revised for inclusion on the album. Williams also previewed two other songs on the same day titled "These Days" and "Champagne" which did not make the final track list. Blake worked on more music in silence throughout 2017 with details only emerging again in February 2018 when he confirmed the completion of the album alongside two song titles, "The Ride" and "Feel", which he said he was "very excited about". Blake released the first single "Who Do You Love Now?" on May 4th 2018 with the album artwork and its title being revealed a day later. One month later, on June 4th 2018, Blake revealed the tracklist for Rewrite with the pre-order link going live on June 5th 2018.

The artwork for the album era was shot back in January 2018. The photographs follow a simple black and white theme. Blake alternated between a black leather jacket and plain white tees for the shoot, keeping a clean-cut, classic look. Williams' hair is also wet in mostly every shot taken. The official artwork for Rewrite was revealed on May 5th, showing a black & white image of Blake covering his mouth while having wet hair and wearing his signature leather jacket. His name and title are excluded from the cover. A parental advisory logo appears in the right-hand corner. The back cover features another black and white shot of Blake. He is turned away from the camera, kneeling down in an almost prayer like position and is barefoot inside and abandoned building.

The album's lead single "Who Do You Love Now?" was released on May 4th 2018. The record was met with overall positive acclaim from critics while fan bases of other pop singers, especially supporters of Weekend and Dustyn Blue were ambivalent towards the lyrics which many believed to be slanderous. Critics praised the maturity of the track, strength of the lyrics as well as Williams' "heartfelt" vocal delivery and "crisp" production. Despite positive reviews, the single initially performed poor commercially, peaking at only #85 on the Top Weekly Airplay Charts. It became a sleeper hit and eventually peaked at #4 in November 2018. "Apple" was released as the album's second single on November 25th 2019, over a year after the first single. It went on to top the charts, becoming Blake's first #1 record, something which The Zone did not achieve.

Blake described the album as a "ten track journey" which is set to tell the story of a relationship, the break up and the aftermath, making Rewrite a concept album. It is believed that the album's contents revolve around Blake's real life relationship with Weekend member Dustyn Blue, which was highly controversial in 2012 and 2013.

The album was initially pencilled for a June 2018 release. However, Williams postponed the project indefinitely due to personal and financial issues which resulted in him not being able to support, promote and commit to the record. After the November 2019 release and success of "Apple", "Rewrite" was given a new release date of February 2020 but the album was pushed back yet again due to the untimely death of Blake's then-girlfriend, Ashley Grimmie. Blake then participated in Celebrity Big Brother 7 in May of 2020, finishing in 5th place and becoming a polarising and much debated figure. Following his successful stint, Blake surprise dropped the album in July 2020.

T R A C K L I S T

The Ride
Sealed With A Kiss
Fixer Upper
Apple
Needed You
Sleepwalking
Roses
Who Do You Love Now?
Feel
Rewrite

Artist: Blake
Title: Sealed With A Kiss
Genre(s): Electropop, Tropi-pop
Length: 3:08
Writers: B.Williams
Producer: Steve Mac
Label: BW Music (Independent)
From The Album: Rewrite

Sealed With A Kiss is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Blake for his debut solo album, Rewrite. Appearing as the second track on the album's track listing, Sealed With A Kiss was solely written by Blake Williams himself in 2016. Award-winning British musician, songwriter, and record producer Steve Mac produced the music for the song after Williams sent him an acapella recording of the song with a rough melody formed. "Sealed With A Kiss" is an electropop song with "dreamy tropical steel-pans", "pulsating underlying beat", a "repetitive earworm hook" and "angelic vocals". The track sees Blake sing its majority in falsetto, giving the pop song a very "light" feeling overall. As Rewrite is a concept album telling a story throughout, Sealed With A Kiss is the second instalment in the journey. It is situated in the "happier" part of the album but is the first track to introduce some negative feelings. Blake calls is the "red flags" song, where signs of decline start to appear but they are ignored and written off as something else.

"Following on from "The Ride", we have "Sealed With A Kiss". The song is still very much representing that glorious, honeymoon phase but this is the first time we see little glimpses of doubt and things not being quite right. In my relationship I would see things that should've been huge warning signs. Alarm bells really should've been ringing but I passed it off as me being paranoid and I was also falling into the beginnings of alcohol and drug abuse so not only was my judgement clouded, my priorities were fucked up too. I cared more about having a good time than dealing with serious adult issues. The earlier verses of "Sealed..." do show a little more frustration and weariness. We're at a club together, as a couple, but he's off getting attention from other guys. As the song goes on, I sort of "loosen up" and brush it off as me just reading too much into things and then being somewhat braggadocious about the fact that I have this beautiful guy that everyone wants!"

Sealed With A Kiss
Act II: Red Flags

Whiskey dancing, nineteen eighties loving
Into the groove, you keep it rocking
All eyes on you and you keep 'em coming
I say it's nothing, I say it's nothing

The light shines, it's getting hot in here
As drinks go down, the clothing disappears
Is it a show for me or something I should fear?
With you it's never clear, it's never clear

They're acting like they know you, the way I, way I do
But you like it when I'm jealous, love watching that body move
Is it all just some play or is this really true-blue?
There's no time for thinking, I just wanna rock with you

So come and take me, love me with your lips
Let's lock down before we let something slip
Stripping it down, keeping up a disguise
Keep it hush, it's only sweet nothings tonight
So come and take me, love me with your lips
Before we say too much, just seal it with a kiss

Sealed, sealed, sealed wi-with a kiss
Sealed, sealed, sealed wi-with a kiss
Sealed, sealed, sealed wi-with a kiss

Joke about the numbers you were slipped tonight
Can't blame them, you're the most beautiful in sight
You're my dance floor king, baby, you're my delight
Let's go 'til morning light, morning light

They're acting like they know you, the way I, way I do
But you like it when I'm jealous, love watching that body move
Is it all just some play or is this really true-blue?
There's no time for thinking, I just wanna rock with you

So come and take me, love me with your lips
Let's lock down before we let something slip
Stripping it down, keeping up a disguise
Keep it hush, it's only sweet nothings tonight
So come and take me, love me with your lips
Before we say too much, just seal it with a kiss

Sealed, sealed, sealed wi-with a kiss
Sealed, sealed, sealed wi-with a kiss
Sealed, sealed, sealed wi-with a kiss

Back at our place, all worries fade away
The way you work it, there could be no mistake
It's all for me, I give it all to you
Nobody knows that body like the way I, way I do
And when I get out of my head, you put it down
When things just aren't making sense, you turn it round
Now remind me how I'm so damn lucky
Quick, gimme a taste of that famous honey

Wi-with, wi-with a kiss
Wi-with, wi-with a kiss
Wi-with, wi-with a kiss
Wi-with, wi-with a kiss

So come and take me, love me with your lips
Let's lock down before we let something slip
Stripping it down, keeping up a disguise
Keep it hush, it's only sweet nothings tonight
So come and take me, love me with your lips
Before we say too much, just seal it with a kiss

Sealed, sealed, sealed wi-with a kiss
Sealed, sealed, sealed wi-with a kiss
Sealed, sealed, sealed wi-with a kiss

(Repeat chorus until fade)

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Artist: Blake
Title: Apple
Genre(s): Pop, Trip Hop
Length: 3:28
Writers: B.Williams
Producer: Benny Blanco
Label: BW Music (Independent)
From The Album: Rewrite

Apple is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Blake for his debut solo album, Rewrite. It was released as the project's second single on November 25th 2019 and became Williams' first #1 hit. Appearing as the fourth track on the album's track listing, Apple was solely written by Blake Williams himself in early 2017. Award-winning record producer and Songwriter Hall of Fame member Benny Blanco produced the music for the song after a lunch meeting with Williams in which he brought up the initial rough demo of Apple. The track was originally titled The Apple Tree and was registered on ASCAP in December 2017. "Apple" is set in a minor-key and features "chilly synths" with a "slick, anchoring beat". The song infuses minimalist pop trends with electronic and "trippy" urban influences. Blake's delivery has been described as "light" and "sexy", juxtaposing the intense lyricism. As Rewrite is a concept album telling a story throughout, Apple is the fourth instalment in the journey. The song documents Blake's decision to leave the relationship and confront his ex. It is dubbed as the "home truths" song.

"I know that "Apple" is going to have a lot of people up in arms because of how specific it is. Fans and the public who were familiar with my relationship and situation already know what the album is about but a lot of the songs are vague enough to allow others to put their own imprint onto the lyrics. This one is one of the most personal and specific. This was the breaking point. I was a mess and my partner was growing worse with each passing moment. It got to the point where I hated him. I had to walk away before I fell into the whole Stockholm syndrome thing. I spent many nights feeling guilty - feeling like it was my DUTY to stay because he could self destruct but I had to snap out of that otherwise we both would've went down. He was...pretty unbearable at this point. The whole idea of "apple" is me telling him that he's become the very thing he didn't want to be; his father. The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. He might not have been a carbon copy of his dad but the end result was the same; manipulative, selfish, guilt-tripping, bit of a God complex. He was doing to me what his father used to do to him. Like he did all these years ago, I also walked away from that toxic shit."

Apple
Act IV: Home Truths

Hit the point of no return, there's no going back
Tired of drinking the waters that are turning dark
I'd hold you close and you'd just twist the knife in
I put in my all and it was zero fucks you were giving
Another put down, another cold shoulder, can't go on with that
I'm pulling this lifeline, you can go back to black

There was a time I'd do anything to keep you sweet
And when I knew things were wrong, I'd want you to lie to me
Both needed love and you wanted someone to nurse your heart
Far too complicated, I never should have played that part

You don't believe in the story of Adam and Eve
But this fall from grace goes way beyond belief
Looking in the mirror, you can't stand what you see
All your hate and frustrations, you take it out on me
Guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
Guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
Spent years running from what you never wanted to be
Now you're another poison apple in your tainted tree

Told me how you wanted to tear up the old family values
Fuck all of the rules because they don't belong to you
Play the game and manipulate just so long as you're happy
Don't care about the casualties, acting just like daddy
He also liked to bury his head and hide from the truth
Funny how you hate when people say he looks just like you

I wasn't being difficult, I really tried to keep this sweet
I grew tired of the pain and how you'd always lie to me
Both needed work but you let the ice take over your heart
I'm leaving here tomorrow, I never signed up for this part

You don't believe in the story of Adam and Eve
But this fall from grace goes way beyond belief
Looking in the mirror, you can't stand what you see
All your hate and frustrations, you take it out on me
Guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
Guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
Spent years running from what you never wanted to be
Now you're another poison apple in your tainted tree

Seemed ripe for the picking but was full of bad seeds
Should've let it drop and get lost among the weeds
Lucky I took you home, the birds of prey have to eat

You don't believe in the story of Adam and Eve
But this fall from grace goes way beyond belief
Looking in the mirror, you can't stand what you see
All your hate and frustrations, you take it out on me
Guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
Guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
Spent years running from what you never wanted to be
Now you're another poison apple in your tainted tree

Seemed ripe for the picking but was full of bad seeds
Should've let it drop and get lost among the weeds
Lucky I took you home, the birds of prey have to eat

Seemed ripe for the picking but was full of bad seeds
Should've let it drop and get lost among the weeds
Lucky I took you home, the birds of prey have to eat

Can Be Compared To:

Artist: Blake
Title: Sleepwalking
Genre(s): Trap, R&B, Pop
Length: 3:11
Writers: B.Williams
Producer: Starsmith
Label: BW Music (Independent)
From The Album: Rewrite

Sleepwalking is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Blake for his debut solo album, Rewrite. Appearing as the sixth track on the album's track listing, Sleepwalking was solely written by Blake Williams himself in early 2018. After trying to produce the song himself and being unhappy with the results, Blake handed the song over British producer Starsmith, who previously produced "The Ride" for the album. Sleepwalking is a "laid back" trap and R&B song with many vocal effects and has an overall subdued vibe. The hazy style of Blake's delivery and the production represent how detached and strung out he's feeling. After each chorus a "jumble of edited vocal gibberish" vocals to reflect the constant flow of conflicting thoughts in his head. As Rewrite is a concept album telling a story throughout, Sleepwalking is the sixth instalment in the journey. The song shows how badly Blake is coping after the breakup, reflecting the comedown and realisation that he's on his own. He likens leaving the relationship to quitting a drug habit. It is dubbed as the "withdrawal" song.

"Yeah, "Sleepwalking" is one of my favorite songs on the record but it's all about probably one of my least favorite parts of a breakup- the depression. The previous tracks were filled with heightened emotions and, as negative as they were, still filled me with adrenaline at the time. I was all "fuck him!" and ready to move on to a better life but not longer after, the reality of "oh shit, I'm alone!" set in. You spend so long being part of something bigger, falling into a routine with someone and getting so wrapped up in the chaos that when it is swept away from under your feet...your stuck. You don't know what to do, what fucking day it is, you're mourning, you're feeling sorry for yourself, you're feeling pissed at the world. It's like a really bad comedown from an immense high. Having to be in reality without actually BEING there, you know? After the chorus in this track, there's a bunch of gibberish played sped up over the subdued beats and I feel like even that little section alone shows the contrast of life and my mental state at the time. Life was going by at an ungodly speed while my mind was barely functioning."

Sleepwalking
Act VI: Withdrawal

When you gonna wake up?
When you gonna wake up?
When you gonna wake up to reality?

Simple little things have me tongue tied
Same places I know but I'm on the outside
All the conversations have turned so boring
I stumbled up all alone to my bedroom
Still so hard to sleep without you
Red eyes wading through another morning

Swore I'd be better off alone
But I pray for you to light up my phone
Another day, sun shines through the curtains
If only this life could be as certain

Guess it's all true, I'm just a fucking addict
So hung up on you, trying to kick the habit
One quick fix could ease the shakes
Just add it to my list of endless mistakes
Loose lips, they just keep on talking
The world keeps spinning and I'm sleepwalking

[Edited vocal breakdown]

I don't want these toxins in my system
But I can't ignore how something is missing
Conflicting thoughts are frying the circuits
Was it my fault for being so naive?
Weaned on a diet of total make-believe
Should paint another smile and join the circus

Swore I'd be better off alone
But I pray for you to light up my phone
Another day, sun shines through the curtains
If only this life could be as certain

Guess it's all true, I'm just a fucking addict
So hung up on you, trying to kick the habit
One quick fix could ease the shakes
Just add it to my list of endless mistakes
Loose lips, they just keep on talking
The world keeps spinning and I'm sleepwalking

[Edited vocal breakdown]

When you gonna wake up?
When you gonna wake up?
When you gonna wake up to reality?

When you gonna wake up?
When you gonna wake up?
When you gonna wake up to reality?

Guess it's all true, I'm just a fucking addict
So hung up on you, trying to kick the habit
One quick fix could ease the shakes
Just add it to my list of endless mistakes
Loose lips, they just keep on talking
The world keeps spinning and I'm sleepwalking

[Edited vocal breakdown]

When you gonna wake up?

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Artist: Blake
Title: Who Do You Love Now?
Genre(s): Pop, Synthpop
Length: 3:36
Writers: B.Williams
Producer: Steve Mac
Label: BW Music (Independent)
From The Album: Rewrite

Who Do You Love Now? is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Blake for his debut solo album, Rewrite. It was released as the project's first single on May 4th 2018 and was a sleeper hit, eventually peaking at #4 in the November of that year. Appearing as the eighth track on the album's track listing, Who Do You Love Now? was solely written by Blake Williams himself in mid-2017. Production was handled by Steve Mac, whom Williams worked with previously as part of The Zone. With its release, Williams became the second member of the band to release any solo music as a lead artist, following Liam Allen who debuted back in 2015. Who Do You Love Now? is a mid-tempo pop song in the key of D minor which incorporates subtle tropical pop beats over repetitive string plucking and soft and emotive vocals. The song sees Blake reflect on where he and his ex both went wrong and wondering if his former lover is happy now. As Rewrite is a concept album telling a story throughout, Who Do You Love Now? is the eighth instalment in the journey. The song sees Blake admit that they were both extremely toxic together but, despite that, he still cares and wishes his ex well. It is dubbed as the "acceptance" song.

"This track, Who Do You Love Now?, was the first single. I just thought it perfectly encompassed not only the sonic elements of "Rewrite" but all the emotions throughout the record. It touches on the bad shit, what could have been, the mistakes on both sides and also the love that I don't think will ever go away. From "Roses" onward, the album is far more introspective. It's me thinking about all the shit that went down, my flaws, his flaws, what and where things actually went wrong. The anger is gone, the upset has subsided, I have much clearer vision and perspective on this last run on the album. Who Do You Love Now? is not only admitting that we were toxic as fuck but that, even despite everything that went on and has been mentioned on this record, I still care about him. He meant a lot to me and all the crazy shit aside, I still wish him well. I know for a fact that I'd be devastated if I heard that he was in a bad place. The song is the "acceptance" one. Accepting that there were faults on both sides, that we just couldn't work as a couple and acknowledging the fact that he'll always have a place in my heart. I think that's OK and healthy to admit. It doesn't mean you want your ex back but some people who come into our lives leave an imprint on our hearts and we're just not the same after that. He'll always be in my thoughts. I wish him the best."

Who Do You Love Now?
Act VIII: Acceptance

We could've been all shades of gold
But we let it rust, left out in the cold
Boiling red blood simmered back down
We could've been the lucky ones
A far cry from what we've both become
Still hurts to say that shit out loud

It was a mistake ever thinking I could fix you
And I was off your tracks, living by my own rules
Always had someone new sneaking into our bed
When they were in you, it was still me in your head
We called that love, that was just us

It was so hard to break a habit
It was so hard to take that final bow
I know the harsh words burned like acid
But late at night, I find myself wondering
Who do you love now?
Who do you love now?
Yeah, who do you love now?

We always ran to each other's side
I pulled you back from protesting fires
Didn't think we'd get burnt by ours
I adored every fucking inch, I hope you know
From your head all the way down to your toes
Still ticking on my mind in the small hours

Say that if you love someone, you gotta let them go
I couldn't just sit back and watch that shit anymore
You were on another planet, I was self destructing
We had to breathe and bail out before it all erupted
What we called love was killing us

It was so hard to break a habit
It was so hard to take that final bow
I know the harsh words burned like acid
But late at night, I find myself wondering
Who do you love now?
Who do you love now?
Yeah, who do you love now?

It was so hard to shake that confusion
It's still a hard pill to swallow down
I still replay that damn conversation
And late at night, I'm still wondering
Who do you love now?
Who do you love now?
Yeah, who do you love now?

Oh, who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Oh, whoa, oh
It was a mistake ever thinking I could fix you
And I was off your tracks, living by my own rules
We called that love, that was just us

It was so hard to break a habit
It was so hard to take that final bow
I know the harsh words burned like acid
But late at night, I find myself wondering
Who do you love now?
Who do you love now?
Yeah, who do you love now?

It was so hard to shake that confusion
It's still a hard pill to swallow down
I still replay that damn conversation
And late at night, I'm still wondering
Who do you love now?
Who do you love now?
Yeah, who do you love now?

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Artist: Blake
Title: Rewrite
Genre(s): Pop, Synthpop
Length: 4:07
Writers: B.Williams
Producer: Blake, Teddy Geiger
Label: BW Music (Independent)
From The Album: Rewrite

Rewrite is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Blake for his debut solo album, Rewrite. Appearing as the tenth and final track on the album's track listing, Rewrite solely written by Blake Williams himself in mid 2017. The track was produced by Blake alongside BMI and GRAMMY nominated producer Teddy Geiger. Rewrite was chosen as both the title and closing track for the project as Blake believes it to be his "most important" song to date, also branding it as his favorite and "most vulnerable". The pensive track is a pop ballad with dark production, suspenseful verses and a breezy melodic chorus with light tinkering of a piano interspersed against the heavier backdrop of bass. Blake holds an imaginary conversation with his ex, based on all of the thoughts running through his head late at night. As Rewrite is a concept album telling a story throughout, Rewrite is the tenth and final instalment in the journey. The song talks about the idea of them potentially making amends and "rewriting" their ending with their newfound maturity, knowledge and the power of hindsight It is dubbed as the "reflection" song.

"This is my favorite track; lyrically, sonically, thematically, vocally...it's just the most important song I've ever written. My relationship with Dustyn was a huge part of my life. I've tried to avoid saying his name for the most part of this promotional campaign because I don't want people to think I'm constantly name dropping him but I can't speak about this final song and not mention him by name. Our relationship not only had a huge impact on us but on pop culture, the media, our fans. It was like some fucking twisted fairy tale. As controversial and overwhelmingly negative as it was, I feel like speaking about it in such a positive way is going to garner even more attention. The narrative for almost a decade is that we hate each other - that we wish we never met. Sure, we have a lot of regrets but that take just isn't true, at least not on my side. Dustyn moved on, I moved on and it may seem like a stupid idea to reach out but this is my album, my story and my truth so I'm gonna do what I want. This song is about wanting us to rewrite our ending. It's NOT about wanting to get back together, let's make that clear. I just wonder if we could ever be friends. We have so much history, so much in common, experienced things together that nobody else had. When it was bad, it was fucking terrible but when we were good? Fuck, the best moments of my life. It's a shame to think that such an important and integral part of our lives was written off with such a sour ending. Putting this at the end of the album is not only just an olive branch and positive closer, but as a way of saying that all the shit I felt on the past tracks is over now. It's a full circle moment."

Rewrite
Act X: Reflection

Time's a great healer and a cruel mistress
Gives perspective but can't change what you witnessed
Can't keep crying over long spilt milk
But the curdled taste lingers, strong enough to kill
Wish we could all just press delete
Spins around in my head like a record on repeat
Would you change it? Do you live with regrets?
Does another reality play itself out in your head?

Running over things that I should've said
Suddenly realising what you really meant
Hindsight helping straighten out the dents
"If only's" and "what if's" start to torment

I think that we deserve a rewrite
Though we never could get it right
Was it always meant to be like this?
Or did we let it slip from our fingertips?
Can't erase the ink, wicked words left a stain
And every little scar still remains
Hung up on such a tragic chapter
I just pray for a happy ever after

Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah

Fake diamonds in the rough, cracked under pressure
Too many times we lay out of it on a stretcher
Sometimes I think we just had to learn that lesson
Sometimes it just presents too many questions
No longer speak and I sort of miss your voice
Is it our stupid pride or is this the right choice?

Memories of the good days still make me smile
And all of the bad just subsides for a while
We can still relate, we've walked the same mile
Have too many bridges burned for another trial?

I think that we deserve a rewrite
Though we never could get it right
Was it always meant to be like this?
Or did we let it slip from our fingertips?
Can't erase the ink, wicked words left a stain
And every little scar still remains
Hung up on such a tragic chapter
I just pray for a happy ever after

Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah

Words, words, chapter and verse
Might have been better if we rehearsed
A different story if read in reverse
Should I be grateful it didn't end any worse?
Narrowly escaping the back of a hearse
Saddest little story you've ever heard

I think that we deserve a rewrite
Though we never could get it right
Was it always meant to be like this?
Or did we let it slip from our fingertips?
Can't erase the ink, wicked words left a stain
And every little scar still remains
Hung up on such a tragic chapter
I just pray for a happy ever after

Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah

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+ THANK YOU'S +

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. If you are reading this, thank you! Truly! You lot bring me so much joy and makes such a difference to my life by listening to and supporting my music, sending me messages full of light and encouragement and continuing to give me the opportunity to live my dream as a musician. It's been almost an entire decade since the pop band days and I've endured MANY peaks and troughs since starting out in the industry. The fact that you still care enough to support me and my music blows my mind. As an independent artist now, that love and appreciation is tenfold. Could not be doing this without you and I mean that.

It has been a cathartic and eye-opening process making this record. I really put myself under the microscope, delved back into situations I had locked into a box and for once, spoke my truth, said my peace and admitted a multitude of things to myself. I know this record is going to rub some people up the wrong way and that is not the intention. I know people will twist words, take things at face value, already have a "side" before even listening to this album and honestly, I don't care any more. In order to overcome something, we have to tackle it head on. The chapter of my life which inspired this album both truly ruined and also reshaped me. It ate away at my mind for years. It impacted my daily life for the longest time. This is me releasing those thoughts, questions, emotions and stories out into the universe and finally watching them fly free. A weight off my shoulder. This was creative therapy for me and I hope that some people listening to the record can also relate and maybe find some light, courage and comfort within "Rewrite".

With that I would like to thank my ex. I would like to thank the people who sent me abuse. I would like to thank the celebrity gossip magazines. I would like to thank my old label. I would like to thank the seedy underbelly of this industry. Everything happens for a reason and rather than being angry and bitter like I was for years, I'm now choosing to see the lessons I've learned from all of you.

Thank you to the producers who got on board for this project. Not many would dare work with an independent artist let alone a washed up ex-boyband member. Thank you for taking a chance and believing in my vision, my story. Sure, I wrote every single word on this album but without your magic touches, it would not be what it is today. Thank you.

I believe that none of this would be possible without Almighty God. He has allowed me to grow continually under His wing from a child to a successful man. Dear Lord, in you I put my trust. With your strength in me, and your guidance, I hope and pray that I will continue in your RIGHT direction.

This record was written and completed before Ashley Grimmie came into my life and then sadly left this plane. While none of these songs reflect her or our small chapter together, I couldn't put my first album out into the world without thanking and dedicating a segment to this wonderful woman. A bright soul who encouraged me to push ahead with my music when I doubted everything. An eternally loving being who had so much to give and expected nothing in return. Fly high, Ashley.